AR-15/M16 TACTICAL LATCH Reviews & Ratings

Excellent add-on for all my AR's from M4 small & light up to heavy barrel varmint model AR's on bipod's. Not too big to hinder operations and not too small to be useful. Adds to tactical and normal handling and charging function ease with either hand. Being Left Handed also makes it a useful assist. Works very well with large scopes and with just iron sights.

I purchased the Tactical Latch because operating the charging handle with the OEM latch and an optic mounted was awkward. Only issue with installation is that I didn't have a small enough punch to remove the roll pin. Instead of running out to buy a punch, I ground the point off an 18 gauge nail and that worked like a champ. When driving out the roll pin, be careful the tension spring inside the charging handle doesn't go flying across the room. When installing the Tactical latch, take care to make sure the tension spring is inserted correctly and the holes for the roll pin are lined up before replacing the pin. The only downside I've noticed is when using a single point sling the Tactical Latch can get snagged on clothing etc. but that hasn't been a major problem for me. Good product, reasonable price.

Great functioning add on.first I purchased Obsidian Arms Ar15 punch set from Brownells.I put the charging handle on a rag on my workbench then I used the 1/16 punch to tap the pin HALFWAY through handle just past old latch.that and the right punch make this job a 5min one compared to taking the pin all of the way out and using a small finish nail.Do it this way and you won't need three hands and a vice

Put in on my AR 16 inch tactical and I love it. Easy installation. Very well made, no sharp edges, machined and smooth finish. Adds to look of gun. Now see it as an absolute necessary for my 6x20 scoped AR. Can see why out of stock a lot.

My wife is starting to suffer from arthritis in her hands/fingers. When she started having trouble using a standard latch on her custom AR-15, I ordered in one of these latches. Now, she can "Rack" the bolt with the heel/side of her hand without having to use her fingers. She has found this to be even more advantageous to her "style" of operating the AR-15 platform. She is now back to shooting her "AR" without the pain of arthritis in her hands in addition to inproving her overall operating speed. I too have added this tactical latch to all of my "AR's" as well as having installed many on customers and friends "AR's" too. While it does NOT take a Gunsmith to install one of these latches it does require the proper sized punch and taking your time. Do NOT Get In A Hurry! Also, stabilize your AR before installing one of these latches. Using a 1/16" punch I gently tapped the retaining pin until it was out far enough to release the spring and factory latch. Be CAREFUL that you do not loose the spring or the pin! Neither comes with the Badger Ordance replacement! Also, try not to drive the pin completely out of the handle. Doing so makes installing the replacement somewhat easier and much less frustrating. Installing the Badger Ordnance latch is now a matter of holding it in place while lining up the pin holes and gently tapping the retaining pin back in place. Again, Do NOT get in a hurry! I can't empathize this enough! Take Your Time, and be GENTLE using the punch and hammer. Doing so will get the job done quicker, with less frustration, and less expense, while enjoying the personal satisfaction of "Doing It Yourself! :-)" If your shooting an "AR" type rifle platform, and getting sore fingers, or suffering from the effects of arthritis in your hands/fingers/wrist then I suggest you try out this latch! For those of you that might find it catching on your clothes, vests, ect, Badger Ordance now makes a a "Gen II" Tactical Latch {Brownells stock number #093-000-024} that is a bit smaller and may fit your requirements. Additionally, Brownells also has their own brand "AR-15/M-16 Oversized Charging Handle Latch", #080-000-758 that you may wish to check out too. As one other reviewer mentioned earlier, I too do not understand why this is not a factory option in some form! Thankfully, we have Brownells around to help us with that and many more problems! :-D I hope this review helps my fellow shooters in some way, or perhaps, helps keep the frustration level down. }:-) Cordially, Coyote [[[[[End of Review]]]]]

very nice stuff, perfect size, fits great easy to install

I was having issues because of the scope mounted on my AR10-NM. I purchased one of these, and installed it. I can easily pull the charging bar of the rifle with my left hand, while holding the pistol grip in my right hand. I would highly recommend this item, and will install it on any future AR-15 / AR 10 rifles I own.

This is the 3rd one of these I have purchased and everyone is awesome, these are a must have on any AR platform.

The latch is well made very strong and fits perfectly on a mil spec charging handle. It is parkerized not black like the charging handle. Not a problem, it just stands out against the black handle.